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Latitude: 56.4765 / 56°28'35"N
Longitude: -2.8897 / 2°53'22"W
OS Eastings: 345292
OS Northings: 731955
OS Grid: NO452319
Mapcode National: GBR VM.GYKK
Mapcode Global: WH7RC.LG5W
Entry Name: Claypotts Castle
Scheduled Date: 30 November 1981
Last Amended: 9 January 1998
Source: Historic Environment Scotland
Source ID: SM90075
Schedule Class: Cultural
Category: Secular: castle
Location: Dundee
County: Dundee City
Electoral Ward: The Ferry
Traditional County: Angus
The monument comprises the remains of Claypotts Castle which stands on the eastern periphery of Dundee. The monument is in the care of the Secretary of State for Scotland.
Claypotts Castle comprises the remains of a fine 16th century towerhouse. It is characteristic of a form of towerhouse in which two round towers, built on opposite angles of the main building, give a plan resembling the letter 'Z'. The outstanding preservation of this particular monument is such that the original plan and details of construction can still be fully appreciated.
The area to be scheduled encompasses the castle itself and the surrounding area in the care of the Secretary of State, in which traces of associated outbuildings, and archaeological deposits relating to activity around the castle, may be expected to survive. It is irregular in shape with maximum dimensions of 60m NE-SW by 40m as marked in red on the accompanying map extract.
Source: Historic Environment Scotland
The monument is of national importance as an outstanding example of 16th century defensive architecture. Its importance is reflected in its status as a Property in Care of the Secretary of State for Scotland.
Source: Historic Environment Scotland
Bibliography
RCAHMS records the monument as NO 43 SE 16.
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Claypotts Castle
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Source: Historic Environment Scotland
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